371 Snowberry Court , Murphys, CA 95247(Calaveras County)

This lot is twice as large as any other lot for sale in the Forest Meadows subdivision and includes an amazing mountain view. Situated in Murphys, California, a former gold mining settlement, the main street today is lined with over two dozen wine tasting rooms and surrounded by local vineyards. The town is popular among tourists and transplants from the Central Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Murphys is also known by its colloquial nickname as "Queen of the Sierra" and is one of the more affluent communities in Calaveras County.

Popular attractions nearby include Calaveras Big Trees State Park (11 miles) and Bear Valley Ski Resort (37 miles). The town also hosts an annual Irish Days parade and street fair every March on Main Street, with some years seeing over 35,000 people in attendance.

Lot Size: 0.63 acres,

Address: 371 Snowberry Ct, Murphys, CA 95247

APN: 034-042-007-000

Utilities-

Water and Sewer are available from the Calaveras County Water District and are at the lot line, but not hooked up.

Electric: At lot line.

Zoning: Residential. RV's are allowed for no more than 14 days/year. Calaveras County Planning Department.

Yearly Taxes: $129.38

Delinquent Taxes: $0

Title: Clean Title

Road Condition: Paved

Property Type: Residential Vacant Land

Elevation: 3,350 feet

Flood Zone: No

Forest Meadows HOA

The yearly HOA fees are: $1,748 annually

The delinquent HOA fee balance is: $0

HOA Contact Info: Forest Meadows HOA

More about the property/area:

Large Lot: This is a larger size lot, measuring about 0.64 of an acre (approximately 27,800 square feet). It is a majestic tree-covered sloped property, as are a majority of the properties in this community. It is 96 feet wide of street frontage, 273 feet deep on the left side, 248 feet on the right side, and 120 feet wide at the back of the property. The lot is near plenty of hiking trails.

Weather: The lot is at an elevation of about 3,400 feet, with pleasant and mild temperatures throughout the year. The area does get some snow in the winter.

Near Historic Area: This land is only a five-minute drive to historic downtown Murphys, with shops, restaurants, and the Murphys Historic Hotel. The hotel was founded in 1856 and hosted such guests as Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, Horatio Alger, Susan B. Anthony, JP Morgan, and John Wayne.

Skiing: Only a 54-minute drive to the Bear Valley Ski Resort. Enjoy cross-country and downhill skiing during the winter.

Wine: There are over a dozen wineries in Murphys, according to Google, all within a distance of about five miles or less. Plus, there are numerous other wineries within ten miles, including the famous Ironstone Vineyard (only 6.1 miles or a 12 minute drive), which has a historic museum, wine bar, restaurant, concert venue, and gold panning area.

Caves: Caves are located within a short drive: Mercer Cavern, Moaning Cavern, and California Cavern State Historic Park.

Education: Avery Middle School, only 2.9 miles away, has a very high rating of 9 out of 10 for all schools in the state. The Vallecito Union School District has a very high rating of 8.